Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge: FAA-H-8083-25, December 2003 (FAA Handbooks) [Paperback]

Federal Aviation Administration (Author)

Book Description

Series: FAA Handbooks | Publication Date: September 1, 2004

Required reading for pilots for more than 25 years, this handbook is used extensively as a reference source for the FAA Knowledge Exams and provides information for training and guiding student pilots. Including basic knowledge that is essential for all pilots, from beginning students to those pursuing more advanced pilot certificates, it introduces pilots to the broad spectrum of knowledge that will be needed as they progress through their pilot training. Principles of flight, aircraft and engine structures and systems, weight/balance and performance calculations, charts and navigation, weather theory, reports, forecasts, and flight manuals are among the subjects covered. Formerly published as an Advisory Circular (AC 61-23C), this new edition is now listed as an official FAA Handbook (#FAA-H-8083-25).

Editorial Reviews

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"This is one of the most important publications a pilot can read. Certainly included in the top 5 must-haves for all aviators." --Jackie Spanitz, flight instructor

About the Author

The Federal Aviation Administration is the government agency that oversees and regulates the aviation industry, pilot licensing, and airspace.

Product Details

• Paperback: 352 pages
• Publisher: Aviation Supplies & Academics, Inc. (September 1, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1560275405
• ISBN-13: 978-1560275404
• Product Dimensions: 10.6 x 8.4 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.8 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (16 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #781,331 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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14 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Unreliable, October 28, 2009

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Flying High (Everett, WA United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge (Paperback)

Be careful "which" FAA handbook you buy. This one is reprinted by Skyhorse Publishing, who in the past has changed contents, titles, artwork, effective and release dates as they were originally published by the FAA. For example, this book is listed as new for November 2009. This book was originally released by the FAA in 2008 -- the November 2009 date reflects when this company started reprinting it and does not reflect any new or changed information from the original book the FAA Wrote. I rely on ASA for all FAA handbooks to ensure I've got the "real deal."

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Must Have for Pilot or Pilot-to-Be, January 29, 2007

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P. Pfaffle "Waffle" (Kenosha, WI) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge: FAA-H-8083-25, December 2003 (FAA Handbooks) (Paperback)

This is a reference that every pilot, CFI or pilot wannabe should have. It covers the basics of flight in simple to understand language. Keep a copy on your book shelf to loan out to anyone who is interested in learning to fly.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A great digest of aviation basics, August 23, 2007

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Paolo Tessarolo "Paolo" (Italy) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge: FAA-H-8083-25, December 2003 (FAA Handbooks) (Paperback)

This book is definitely the best introductory book to the main aviation concepts I ever read.
Each issue - from flight static and dynamics to FCS, propulsion, avionics and navigation, weather theory and influence, flight and ground operations - is considered in this book with a technical, but easily understandable, approach. The book is, as a matter of fact, an introduction and, therefore, is not suggested to experienced readers. It's, in any case, a five-star introduction.